Changes In Tennessee State Law Will Make It Harder For Students To Get Vaccinated For Flu This Year At School. According To Sullivan County Regional Health Department Medical Director, Stephen May, The Changed Legislation Requires A Parent Or Legal Guardian Be With The Student When Inoculations Are Given. In The Past, Parents Or Guardians Signed A Permission Form And The School To Administered The Shot. May Said The Health Department Is Looking At Ways To Make Sure Flu Shots Are Available To Students Through Different Strategies.